Proposed Integration of Chartered Financial Analyst Board Related Topics in the Syllabus of BSBA FM at the College of Business Administration-Southern Luzon State University

Abstract

This study aims to determine the CharteredFinancial Analyst Board related topics that are proposed to be integrated in the syllabus of the Bachelor of Science in Business Adinistration major in Financial Management, as perceived by the researchers. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following: to know the profile of the Southern Luzon State University as to goals, program objectives, faculty profile; current syllabus of the BSBA FM program: analyse the CFA Board topics and to propose the integration of the CFA topics in the current syllabus of the BSBA FM program. A descriptive method of research was employed in conducting this study. An analysis was done through the CHED Memorandum on the BSBA FM syllabus and the CFA Board related topics (Level I). A questionnaire was prepared and answered by Faculty Members teaching the Core Competence subjects. The researchers made the recommendations and suggestions based on comparisons with the existing syllabus and the CFA Board related topics. The integration was perceived by the researchers to make the current syllabus be more industry relevant. The researchers perceived that their undergraduate academic preparation is significant to pass the CFA licensure exam. The study will be beneficial to the faculty members teaching the core competency subjects, in order to include enhancements from industry practices and be relevant for an outcome based education.